NEWBORN
PACKAGES | GALLERY | FAQ
Beautiful images to last you a lifetime
Thinking about a session with me?
If you love the idea of carefully crafted images of your baby that look and feel natural you will love a session with me.
Simple newborn photos are the perfect way to preserve precious moments of your little bundle of joy for you and your family forever! Each time you look at the photos on the wall you'll remember just how teeny tiny your little newborn was.
For a tiny newborn baby, discovering what the world and people around them feel like is such a big part of their first few days, weeks and months of their life. That’s why so much care, training and guided experience goes in to each and every one of my sessions to make sure baby feels confident, relaxed and calm. I can read babies and their needs so follow their lead during the session.
I might be the perfect photographer for you if you love neutral tones/colours that are timeless and look great framed in any room.
If you are still thinking about a newborn session, but would like to know more about these aspects or my approach to working with babies, get in touch at any time during your pregnancy to arrange a chat.
How it works
To book I take a £50 non refundable deposit to secure your session which is then taken off your chosen newborn collection package.
Then once your baby arrives you contact me to let me know and will arrange your session day and time. The preferred time frame is between 5-21 days.
You'll relax while I work my magic creating images of your baby's first days, and of course siblings and family if you wish. You can catch up on sleep, Netflix or just simply sit back and enjoy watching your baby looking so cute!
Additional information
Please contact me from your 12 week scan to book using your due date. Then once your baby arrives we will arrange your session. Preferably as close to 5 days old as possible.
If you have only just found me and you have already had your little one, please message me and we can definitely still arrange your session.
For sleepy pictures I recommend that your session takes place between 5-21 days old. For babies over 21 days old, I will of course still photograph them it just means certain poses may not be possible depending on how baby sleeps.
After your session I will send you a link to your private password protected online gallery where you can see, choose and download your super cute images full quality. Your prints/ included items from your package will come in the post separately.
Newborn Packages
BRONZE COLLECTION
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• 10 PROFESSIONALLY RETOUCHED DIGITAL IMAGES
• £25 TOWARDS 6-9 MONTHS SITTER SESSION
• UP TO 4 HOURS SESSION
• USE OF ALL PROPS, WRAPS, ETC.
• ONLINE GALLERY OF THE 10 INCLUDED IMAGES TO DOWNLOAD IN FULL QUALITY
• FAMILY & SIBLING INCLUDED IF WANTED
-Please note you can't change your package after session, but you can buy additional photos
£260
SILVER COLLECTION
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• 15 PROFESSIONALLY RETOUCHED DIGITAL IMAGES
• 15 x 6x4" PRINTS
• 1 x 8x10" PRINT
• £25 TOWARDS 6-9 MONTHS SITTER SESSION
• UP TO 4 HOURS SESSION
• USE OF ALL PROPS, WRAPS, ETC.
• ONLINE GALLERY OF THE 15 INCLUDED IMAGES TO DOWNLOAD IN FULL QUALITY
• FAMILY & SIBLING INCLUDED IF WANTED
-Please note you can't change your package after session, but you can buy additional photos
£320
GOLD COLLECTION
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• 20 PROFESSIONALLY RETOUCHED DIGITAL IMAGES
• 20 x 6x4" PRINTS
• £25 TOWARDS BABY SESSION OF YOUR CHOICE (SITTER, 1ST BIRTHDAY, ETC)
• 20% OFF VOUCHER TOWARDS ANY BEAUTIFUL WALL ART
• UP TO 4 HOURS SESSION
• USE OF ALL PROPS, WRAPS, ETC.
• ONLINE GALLERY OF THE 20 INCLUDED IMAGES TO DOWNLOAD IN FULL QUALITY
• FAMILY & SIBLING INCLUDED IF WANTED
-Please note you can't change your package after session, but you can buy additional photos
£390
BUMP TO NEWBORN COLLECTION
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WHEN YOU BOOK A NEWBORN SESSION YOU CAN ADD ONE OF THE FOLLOWING MATERNITY SESSIONS DISCOUNTED!
SILVER
- 5 PROFESSIONALLY RETOUCHED DIGITAL IMAGES
- PASSWORD PROTECTED ONLINE GALLERY OF THE 5 IMAGES
- UP TO 2 DRESSES/LOOKS
- UP TO 1 HOUR SESSION
£200
OR £150 when booked with a newborn session.
GOLD
- 10 PROFESSIONALLY RETOUCHED DIGITAL IMAGES
- PASSWORD PROTECTED ONLINE GALLERY OF THE 10 IMAGES
- UP TO 3 DRESSES/LOOKS
- UP TO 2 HOUR SESSION
£250
OR £200 when booked with a newborn session.
Watch Me Grow Package
Your little one's first year is one of the most special years. Your baby changes so quick with many major milestones; first smile, rolling over, sitting unaided, crawling, first words, sleeping thought the nights (fingers crossed), possibly first steps and this list goes on and on.
My Watch me Grow Package encompasses 3 sessions within your baby’s first year being the prefect way to document their changes with images you’ll treasure a for lifetime.
NEWBORN
First session it arranged as close to 5 days old as possible. Between 5-21 days old is best.
Bronze Newborn Collection
• 10 PROFESSIONALLY RETOUCHED DIGITAL IMAGES
• FAMILY & SIBLING INCLUDED IF WANTED
SITTER/ MILESTONE
This is the second session and its scheduled when baby is between 5-9months roughly when they've mastered sitting up unaided or mastered the act of crawling, or you simply just want cute photos!
Bronze Baby Collection
• 10 PROFESSIONALLY RETOUCHED DIGITAL IMAGES
1ST BIRTHDAY
Woohoo! Your little one is ONE. The big finale of the package. Here you can decide if you'd like a cake smash session, or just a nice portrait session to celebrate turning one.
Bronze Baby Collection
• 10 PROFESSIONALLY RETOUCHED DIGITAL IMAGES
• USE OF BATH IF WANTED WITH A CAKE SMASH
+£40 Cake Optional
OPTIONAL MATERNITY SESSION..
When you book this package, you can also add one of the following maternity sessions with the discount's below:
Bronze
5 professional retouched digital images
£200 usually...
OR £150 when booked with this package
Gold
10 professional retouched digital images
£250 usually...
OR £200 when booked with this package
£620
PACKAGE INCLUDES
• USE OF ALL PROPS, OUTFITS, ETC.
• ONLINE GALLERY OF THE 10 INCLUDED IMAGES FROM EACH SESSION TO DOWNLOAD IN FULL QUALITY (30 IN TOTAL ACROSS THE 3 SESSIONS).
3 SESSIONS INCLUDE - NEWBORN, SITTER/MILESTONE, 1ST BIRTHDAY. OPTION TO ADD MATERNITY FOR THE PRICES AS MENTIONED ABOVE.
*EXTRA DIGITALS*
Extra high resolution fully edited images are £10 each.
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Get in touch / Book a session
Please message me on Facebook or complete the form.
You can alternatively email me directly on melissasadlerphotography@gmail.com
FAQ
Are you fully qualified in photography?
Yes. I have an A Level and a Bachelor of Arts Honour Degree in Photography.
I have been photographing newborns since 2019.
Do I have to pay a deposit to book?
I take a £50 deposit to secure your session which is then taken off the package price.
The remaining amount due is to be paid 1 week prior to your wedding date. This balance can be paid in instalments or in full,.
When should I book my session?
You can book your newborn session from as early as your 12 week scan, right through until after baby is here.
Booking in advance is recommended.
What age should my newborn be?
The prime time for your newborn photography session is between 5-14 days old.
If this is not possible, older babies are fine, they just may not be quite as sleepy.
If your little one is awake and happy we can also take this time to capture some of their amazing expressions.
How do I prepare for my newborn session?
Before your newborn session you will receive an information document that will include tips on how to prepare.
How long does the session last?
Newborn sessions usually last anything from 2-4 hours.
This allows plenty of time for your baby to feed and for any nappy changes or winding. We don't want baby to feel rushed.
There are refreshments such as tea/coffee, water, juice and chocolates. There are toilets just outside the studio also.
There is a very comfortable sofa for parents and siblings to sit on. Most of whom generally end up snoring!
How long does it take to receive my images?
Your online gallery will usually be ready between 2-3 weeks after your session date.
My baby is already born, is it too late to have a session?
The prime time for your newborn photography session is between 5-14 days old.
It is absolutely fine if your baby is already born. If they are older than 14 days, this is still fine.
The main difference is that babies tend to be not as sleepy after 14 days and sometimes don't like being wrapped/moved as much.
If your little one is awake and happy we can also take this time to capture some of their amazing expressions.
Will you be handling my baby?
Yes. Throughout the session I will handle your baby.
I will settle baby, pose baby and create the images you hope for.
If baby needs you, then of course I will hand baby back for feeding etc.
All you need to do is sit back and relax.
(Snoring is allowed and has happened many times!)
My baby has flakey skin. Is this a problem?
Absolutely not a problem. Almost all newborns have flaky skin to some extent.
If you would like me to reduce the visibility of the flakes in the images I can do.
